Zhang didn't expect Yao Yiwen to ask such a sentence.

Did she sell salt with her sister?

"How could the master think of it," Zhang looked at Yao Yiwen in surprise, "I don't know if my sister and brother-in-law were framed, and the master went straight to the concubine's body, did the concubine resell salt and lead the lord to know?" ”

Zhang looked at Yao Yiwen who was standing there, and suddenly felt an unspeakable grievance in his heart, "Even if the concubine resells salt, it depends on the relationship between the master in the officialdom......"

When the gentle Zhang said such a thing, Yao Yi was stunned, "What nonsense are you talking about?" "Zhang, who has always been everyone's lady, why has it become like this now.

Zhang Shi sat on the chair with no strength, "What the hell is going on, the court is not investigating Li Chengmao's case, how could it suddenly become my brother-in-law in prison." ”

"What the hell is going on?"

Yao Yiwen's face was gloomy, the recent changes in the court made them unexpected, originally thought that Li Chengmao was convicted, Chen Wenshi would inevitably be implicated, and the officials also discussed who to recommend if they wanted to change the general army of Xuanfu.

Who knew that all of a sudden, an official document came from the Criminal Department, saying that Jiang Zhong was not instructed by Li Chengmao at all, and the Yu family was not threatened by Li Chengmao, and it was not the Shen family but the Yao family who bought the Yu family's land.

For this reason, Shangfeng specially called him over to inquire about the situation, and he also testified for Zheng Min of the Criminal Department that those fields were bought by the Yao family.

It can't be said that he doesn't know anything about the land that his daughter bought as the master.

In front of Shangfeng, how could he afford to lose such a face.

It was as if he was unknowingly involved in the case. And it's also for Li Chengmao.

Li Chengmao's case was naturally re-investigated, and who knew that the matter of the Yu family caused a lot of turmoil, and the businessman began to inquire about the news. Buy next year's salt everywhere.

Next year, the salt will be bought out, and the grain will naturally not be able to be exchanged for salt, so more merchants will begin to sell their tuntian on the frontier.

quietly resold the salt lead, and suddenly became bright and bright, and it was earth-shattering, so that the emperor also knew.

Li Chengmao, the generals who fought on the frontier, could no longer sit still, and stood up to impeach the important ministers and nobles in Beijing. It is said that they resell salt to enrich their own pockets, and the result in the future will be that there will be no merchants to transport grain and fields to the frontier, and there will be no grain in the frontier. What to feed an army of hundreds of thousands?

After Warat came over, did the military rations have to be raised by the imperial court's grain depots?

Even if the grain depot raises grain, how can it be transported to the frontier immediately?

By the time the grain arrived, Warat might have already broken through the frontier towns of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once the Xuanfu is lost. Warat's army will arrive in the capital in an instant.

The twists and turns of those military generals are not as gorgeous as those written by civilian officials, and they are terrifying in the simplest words.

The emperor ordered Jinyiwei to secretly investigate, and as a result, without much effort, he caught the salt introduction white strip opened by the two Huai salt transport envoys.

On the one hand, Jiang Zhong's donkey's confession is not to the horse's mouth, and on the other hand, the evidence is conclusive, who will the emperor believe?

The person who instructed Jiang Zhong was Zhao Fan, who was in cahoots with the two Huai salt transport envoys.

Someone dug out the former official documents of the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Officials once recommended Zhao Fan to serve in the Xuanfu. It is not difficult for everyone to think that Zhao Fan harmed Li Chengmao in order to go to Xuanfu.

It was originally a simple impeachment of Lee Sung-mao. All of a sudden, it became a dispute between the two factions of the imperial court over salt.

One faction is to follow the ancestral system set by Taizu, and merchants have to transport grain to the frontier in exchange for salt to sell salt.

One faction is because the frontier has been stabilized, and exchanging grain for salt consumes manpower and material resources, so it is better to convert grain into silver and exchange silver for salt.

If you exchange silver for salt, you will have to resell salt.

What Li Chengmao invaded and occupied the people's land, and wanted to use salt to make a fortune in the frontier, it was a noble like Zhao Fan.

Now even if the entire cabinet protects Zhao Fan, Zhao Fan will not be able to come back unharmed.

Yao Yiwen looked at Zhang, "I ask you a word, you have to tell me the truth." ”

Zhang wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and in her impression, the old man would only have this kind of evasive look when he talked about the Shen family.

"Let me ask you, have you heard some news from your sister, did your brother-in-law Zhao Fan frame Li Chengmao?" In Yao Yiwen's heart, the Zhang family will not hide anything from him, and the so-called unity of husband and wife is this truth.

Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then was very surprised, and looked at Yao Yiwen blankly, "Master, how could the concubine know about this kind of thing, my brother-in-law is straightforward and acts above board, there shouldn't be such a thing." ”

Zhang was hiding from him.

He remembered that Zhang Yuzhen would discuss with the Zhang family no matter what happened, and the Zhang family had returned to her parents' house several times these days, but didn't she hear the slightest rumor?

The officials of the Criminal Department came to the door, and Zhang stopped him from inquiring about the affairs of the court, and asked him to discuss everything with his father-in-law.

Yao Yiwen's eyes showed suspicion, "You really don't know at all?" Do you know how many people are involved in your brother-in-law's affairs? ”

Zhang wanted to argue a few words.

Yao Yiwen had already said: "Don't go to Zhao's house these days, and don't go back to your parents' house less, so that people can return all the things sent by your sister." ”

Before her brother-in-law was convicted, the lord urged her to return the things her sister had sent.

Zhang's eyes suddenly turned red, "Brother-in-law was arrested, the Zhao family doesn't know what the mess has become, the lord asked me to return the things at this time, this is too unkind, no matter what, the lord and brother-in-law are brothers-in-law, even if they don't help each other in times of crisis, they can't fall into the ground, and during the New Year's holiday, my brother-in-law can prepare a gift for the lord's peak." ”

Yao Yiwen's ears suddenly sounded what Wan Ning had said.

"People outside say that my father relied on his stepmother to have today's official career."

Yao Yiwen looked at Zhang coldly, "You mean, without my father-in-law and your brother-in-law, I wouldn't have entered the Ministry of Officials." ”

Yao Yiwen had a look on his face that was unfamiliar to Zhang, with full anger and hideousness.

Zhang was stunned for a moment, she wanted to take the old man back to her parents' house to think of a way, but how did she get into such a field. Zhang opened his mouth and wanted to explain two sentences, but he couldn't swallow the breath.

Yao Yi snorted coldly. Flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked out.

Zhang looked at the door curtain that was thrown open by Yao Yiwen, and was full of grievances for a while, "How can he treat me like this, where did I say something wrong?" ”

……

Tian Yunxing kept smiling from ear to ear.

"Tian Tou'er, you are beautiful today, no one expected that such a case would be tried."

It was a case that was at a loss. suddenly had eyebrows, Jiang Zhong not only didn't talk nonsense, but also bit out Zhao Fan.

There was a bit of mystery in Tian Yunxing's eyes.

Tian Yunxing's ability to adjudicate cases has become more and more sophisticated. From the previous Nan Zhili case to the present, the prisoner has opened his mouth without using heavy punishment.

The subordinate couldn't help but feel curious, "Tian Tou, talk about it quickly." Is there anything to say here? ”

Here's what it says......

He's also at a loss. After listening to Miss Yao Qi's words, this Jiang Zhong was anxious to say that he was instructed by Master Li no matter who he saw, and he looked like he was not afraid of heaven and earth, and if he wanted to deal with someone like Jiang Zhong, he just wanted to ignore him and make him unable to achieve his goal, so that he would panic.

And so it was.

Why does Miss Yao Qi understand a person's thoughts like this?

Interrogating a prisoner cannot just be tortured, but must find the trick to end the case smoothly.

"Master Tian." Zheng Min walked briskly.

Tian Yunxing hurriedly greeted him. The Criminal Department handed over Jiang Zhong's confession, and it didn't know how the case would be decided. Will they be allowed to interrogate Zhao Fan?

After all, Zhao Fan is the queen of the nobles, and he is also the fifth-grade military general of the imperial court.

"My lord," Tian Yunxing said, "Is there any news?" ”

"The cabinet has approved it, let us thoroughly investigate Zhao Fan's case."

Tian Yunxing suddenly laughed, and then looked left and right, "Lord Zheng, what about Lord Cui?" Will Master Cui follow along to try the case? ”

"Master Cui, let us handle the case with peace of mind."

Tian Yunxing touched his head, "After Nan Zhili's case is closed, will Master Cui stay in the Criminal Department?" ”

This is something that many people want to know.

After all, Lord Cui is not from the imperial examination, and he is not a noble, and the emperor is a confidant and important minister, and no one knows where he will go in the future.

……

The chamberlain changed two pots of charcoal fire, and the cabinet room was suddenly smoked and warmed, and the officials of the Hanlin Academy leaned aside after copying the official documents, a little drowsy.

Elder Chen couldn't help but cough, and the young officials immediately opened their eyes.

"I went to urge and see again, but the official documents from the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Criminal Department were not handed over."

The south study stayed up all night, how dare they rest, the Criminal Department also stayed up all night to try the case, Xungui touched the thunder this time.

"Elder Ge, the paperwork is here."

Paperwork from the Criminal Department was sent in.

Chen Ge Lao stood up suddenly, how to decide the case this time, it depends on this document, Chen Ge Lao couldn't help but feel surprised when he saw Yao Yiwen's three words on the document, Zhao Fan and Yao Yiwen are brothers-in-law, how could Yao Yiwen testify for Li Chengmao.

Chen Ge Lao hadn't finished reading the paperwork yet.

"Pavilion Elder, the emperor wants to take a royal view." The voice of the chamberlain came.

The emperor crossed the cabinet to read the documents, Chen Ge Lao suddenly felt cold sweat, the emperor did not trust the cabinet.

After staying up all night, it seems that it is the time of the last dynasty, and what will happen will soon be known.

Zhang Qicheng deliberately arrived in front of the palace gate earlier.

The results of the criminal department's trial have long been spread among the nobles, and if you want to keep Zhao Fan, you have to connect him with all the nobles' interests.

Zhao Fan is Xungui, but also in the army after the great merit, now only by relying on Xungui can Zhao Fan, as long as he can leave his life, even if he loses his official position, starting from the city gate guard, in the future, he will have the opportunity to go to the battlefield again and make military merits, and he may be reinstated.

This is Zhang Qicheng's worst plan.

He never imagined that in just a few days, the whole case would be turned around.

Li Chengmao has become an outspoken loyal minister, Zhao Fan will be pinched in his hand all of a sudden, and then remembering Yao Yiwen's testimony for Li Chengmao, Zhang Qicheng felt anger hit his forehead.

This Yao Yiwen didn't know what he was doing.

Yoga Jun couldn't even hold Yao Yiwen.

Hundreds of civil and military officials entered the palace one after another.

The emperor sat on the dragon chair and began to listen to the government.

"Senator Zhao made great military achievements at a young age...... It is a rare general in this dynasty...... You can't be convicted just because of the words of a lieutenant......"

"The case of the two Huai salt transport envoys needs to be investigated in detail......"

"The tax money collected by the household department this year is twice as much as last year, all because of the exchange of silver for grain and salt...... With the silver, you can allocate disaster relief funds, you can repair rivers, and you can prepare military supplies...... The Golden Pagoda of the Queen Mother has also been prepared for three years, and it is finally ready to start. ”

Zhang Qicheng raised his head from time to time, and the emperor sat motionless.

The noise in the court hall grew louder and louder.

"According to what you say, you can't use silver to pay for food, and the golden pagoda of the Queen Mother can't be built?" A majestic voice came from overhead.

The official immediately knelt down, "That's not what Weichen meant. ”

The emperor stood up and slowly walked down the jade steps, "I remember that a few days ago, we were also discussing Li Chengmao's case in the court, did the secretaries say how many military exploits Li Chengmao had made?" ”

There was a sudden silence in the court.

"No one mentioned it, is it because Li Chengmao is from Wu Zhuangyuan, and Zhao Fan is after Xungui."

"What kind of lord is the Zhao family?"

The official of the Ministry of Rites immediately said: "It's the Marquis of Zhongyi." ”

The emperor grimaced, "Then pass the Marquis of Zhongyi to speak." ”

The civil and military officials suddenly looked at each other, the Marquis of Zhongyi had died in battle, and no one in the Zhao family had inherited the title, and who was the Marquis of Zhongyi in the emperor's mouth.

Footsteps came from behind, and everyone turned their heads.

Zhao Qi's small figure jumped into view.

It is the son of the Marquis of Zhongyi.

It is said that the emperor wants to establish the young Zhao Qi as a loyal and righteous marquis, is it possible to do it now. Zhang Qicheng frowned, he never expected that Zhao Fan not only did not accept the title, but now his life is still difficult to protect.

A few months ago, if someone had told him that, he would have scoffed.

Zhao Fan, who is holding a military merit card, how can he not be as good as a young son.

In this game of chess, which chess piece did he put wrong, which led to the current situation.

Zhao Qi stepped forward and saluted.

The emperor walked up to Zhao Qi step by step, "I ask you, what should you do if your uncle makes a mistake?" ”

Zhao Qi's immature voice came, "Back to the emperor, it should be dealt with according to the laws of the Great Zhou." ”

"You don't intercede for him?"

Zhao Qi shook his head, "Father said that as a nobleman, you must walk on thin ice, so as not to lose the face of your ancestors." ”

There was a faint smile on the emperor's gloomy face, and he lowered his head and looked at Zhao Qi, "I am the Son of Heaven, so naturally I want to make a promise, from now on, the Great Zhou Dynasty will have the youngest noble," he said and looked at the officials of the Ministry of Rites, "Pass on my will, Zhao Qi, the son of the Marquis of Zhongyi, and Zhao Fan and the two Huai Yan envoys will be strictly interrogated, and anyone who intercedes for Zhao Fan will be punished for the same crime." ”

There were already people in the court who couldn't stand.

Zhang Qicheng suddenly felt a heartbeat, and his ears seemed to remember Zhao Fan's miserable voice.

The emperor's voice resounded clearly in the main hall, "Chen Wenshi is the chief soldier of the Xuanfu, Li Chengmao is awarded the cavalry captain, the important towns of the nine sides are not allowed to use silver to pay for grain, and still follow the ancestral system of exchanging grain for salt. ”

……

Zhang listened to Zhao Fan's news and still did not come to his senses.

Yin Gui persuaded on the side, "Don't be too anxious. ”

Not in a hurry? What will happen to my brother-in-law? What will happen to my sister?

The emperor has already said such things in the court, where will there be room for turnaround.

Zhang grabbed the veil.

"Madam, someone from the Chen family has come to deliver the post."

The voice of the housekeeper's mother came from Zhang's ears, and Zhang looked at the red post in front of him blankly.

Chen? Which Chen family is it?

seemed to see what Zhang was thinking, "Madam, it's Chen Wenshi, the old general Chen's family, say it...... Say yes...... Celebrating the 100th anniversary of my grandson. ”

Chen Wenshi sent a post to Yao's family.

Zhang stretched out his hand to squeeze the bright red post in her hand, the post trembled between her fingers, she slowly opened the post, and a self-deprecating smile suddenly appeared on her face, "It's Wanning who invites, and the Chen family wants to invite Yao Wanning." ”

The chief military officer of the Xuanfu Mansion invited Yao Wanning to the banquet.

She's just an ornament in this post, a joke ornament.

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I may have to abuse the bad guys for a long time. (To be continued......)